Laser Wire Scanner Compton Scattering Techniques for the Measurement of the Transverse Beam Size of Particle Beams at Future Linear Colliders

TL;DR

This paper reviews laser wire scanner techniques using Compton scattering for measuring transverse beam sizes in particle accelerators, focusing on experimental setups at PETRA II and CT2 for future linear colliders.

Contribution

It provides a detailed account of the design, setup, and data collection methods for laser wire scanners at specific facilities, advancing the development of non-invasive beam measurement tools.

Findings

Successful implementation of laser wire scanner experiments at PETRA II and CT2.

Demonstrated capability to measure transverse beam sizes accurately.

Contributed to the development of measurement techniques for future linear colliders.

Abstract

This archive summarizes a working paper and conference proceedings related to laser wire scanner development for the Future Linear Collider (FLC) in the years 2001 to 2006. In particular the design, setup and data taking for the laser wire experiments at PETRA II and CT2 are described. The material is focused on the activities undertaken by Royal Holloway University of London (RHUL).